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ArticleJournal of epilepsy research2024

Laughter-Induced Seizures: A Rare Type of Reflex Epilepsy.

Hussein Algahtani, Bader Shirah, Sarah Algahtani, Nawal Abdelgaffar

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Article in Journal of epilepsy research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Hussein AlgahtaniDepartment of Medicine, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Bader ShirahDepartment of Neuroscience, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Sarah AlgahtaniDepartment of Medicine, Ibn Sina National College For Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Nawal AbdelgaffarDepartment of Medicine, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

This research explores the rare occurrence of laughter-induced seizures, a form of reflex epilepsy documented in only one previous case in the literature. The patient, free from prior medical or neuropsychiatric history, exhibited seizures triggered solely by laughter. Electroencephalography and neuroimaging revealed normal results. Despite declining medical therapy, lifestyle modifications enabled seizure management. The study emphasizes the dearth of data on laughter-induced seizures, prompting the consideration of multimodal strategies for treatment. Further research is imperative to unveil the precise pathophysiology and establish standardized therapeutic approaches for this uncommon epileptic manifestation.

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PMCPMC11227924

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